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J843 HDL

1991 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,584 mi
Last recorded42,584 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda CD250U26,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ843 HDL
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 42,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,089 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,011 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,328 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 41,328 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 39,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,571 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,571 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,654 miles

Chain guard slighty loose

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 34,654 miles

Chain guard slighty loose

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,181 miles

advise new no plate

Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,817 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 27 Jun 2009 28,780 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 May 2008 27,411 miles

crack in front mudgard

front tyre slight steping

number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,355 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate has crack in it

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,493 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Nov 2005 22,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CD250U?

Based on 5,153 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain excessively loose 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 33
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J843 HDL is a 1991 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1991 Honda CD250U models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CD250U fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J843 HDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CD250U typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Honda CD250U is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J843 HDL is a 1991 Honda CD250U, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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